Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. He wears his white hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Howard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When Ahvain reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's in love; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Bonds: Poor, Slave, Adventurer, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 cp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ielenia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Vicky was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and balancing her hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Job, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 150 pp. Citrine (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his black hair down. This white eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand his business; and revenge

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.